Minsan (en. Sometimes)

/minˈsan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb used to indicate that something occurs on various occasions.

Sometimes, I walk in the park in the morning.

Minsan, ako ay naglalakad sa parke sa umaga.

An adverb indicating an uncertain frequency of an action or situation.

Sometimes, I receive letters from him.

Minsan, nakakatanggap ako ng mga liham mula sa kanya.

From the word 'minsa' meaning 'once', with 'n' added as an adverb.

Only sometimes

Means it happens only on one occasion.

Minsan lang

Occasionally

Usually means it does not occur regularly.

Minsan-minsan

once

A form of speech meaning 'one time'.

minsa

sometimes

I drink alcohol sometimes.

Paminsan-minsan lang akong umiinom ng alak.

at times

At times, you need to be strong.

Kung minsan, kailangan mo ring magpakatatag.

sometimes yes, sometimes no

Sometimes yes, sometimes no, that's how chaotic my life is.

Minsan nga, minsan hindi, bat ang gulo-gulo ng buhay ko.